The Potting Shed in Herefordshire, County of

Stopped by this place whilst in the area so glad we found it. Not your typical cafe decor but well worth a visit. Food itself , was a very generous potion , hot & freshly prepared with local ingredients . One of the best full English I've had and excellent value , could not fault it .....

Stopped here en route to the Midlands from the Gower. We wanted a bite to eat near Symonds Yat Rock and were put off of the local pubs due to very high prices and varied reviews. The Potting Shed had fabulous reviews, an eye catching, easy to navigate web site, interesting menu and reasonable prices. We booked a table, as advised on the website, and were cheerfully greeted by Shelly. We ordered tea for two, which came in beautiful, china crockery, pea and ham soup, broccoli and stilton quiche and a ploughman’s. The soup was delicious; flavoursome and fresh, served with a warm, crusty white roll and Welsh butter. The ploughman’s had plenty of quality cheese and a rich, homemade fig relish. The quiche had lots of stilton and chunky broccoli. Scrumptious. Both came with salads that were fresh, tasty and absolute works of art. Chef Paul is a wonder. Shelly was kind enough to answer all my questions about the fascinating building and beautiful surroundings and we left, both of us, determined to return to sample more of the menu. Lucky locals to have this gem on their doorstep. Thank you to Shelly and Paul for facilitating the perfect end to our mini break. We can’t wait to return to The Potting Shed again. The view from Symonds Yat Rock was breathtaking, by the way.

Very quirky. Friendly staff. My Dad had the Smoked Tofu pie, which he raved about. My Mum and I had the Saugage Wheel, which in all fairness was OK. It was a little overcooked and a little skinny for my liking. Overall the experience was OK.

Stopped here for Brunch when passing through the area. The owner was friendly and accommodated our dietary requirements. The food was great and reasonably priced. The building was very aesthetic, it felt like being in someone's fancy front room. Overall a very pleasant experience.

Great breakfast, great vibe and friendly staff

Had a pleasant cream tea in the sunny garden, looks like a good place to eat in evening . Only down side was garden is next to busy main road.

Excellent quality food cooked to perfection. Relaxed atmosphere in interesting surroundings. Service was warm and attentive. Overall, a lovely evening.

Just had a fantastic evening with superb food. Such friendly service. The home cooked menu is inspire by food they grow in the garden. The rabbit pie is the best meal I've eaten in ages and the veggies were perfect. This is a great old style restaurant delivering a memorable experience.

What an absolute treat this was.i love it and if able to would make it my primary eating out experience! The decor and ambiance is whacky and wonderful, crafty and creative which is just my taste. It originally was a community reading Rrom for the community in 1850s so has many original feature. It is apparently the home of the couple that run it and the comfortable settees set around a wood burner is apparently their lounge. They originally were a gardener and painter and decorator in their former lives but have developed this restaurant from their hearts - cooking fresh from what is delivered and only catering for the number that they can manage between the two of them as they have no staff - so for this reason they prefer to be alerted in advance as to diners, and to the meal orders. We were casual diners and were lucky to be accommodated as they turn away people when they have reached as many as they can cater for. The food is beautiful - not only in quality and taste but also presentation. The welcome was warm and friendly to the point that I would like to count her as a friend I could go and share a glass of wine and cosy chat with. I only wish I could remember her name - on the website she talks about Paul her husband but there is no mentions of this wonderful ladies name! (Was it Aylsa? - probably not!! I’m just not good at remembering names anymore 😏) Anyway - thank you for a wonderful experience!

Beautiful restaurant in a historical reading/coffee room created as a gift to the village. Lovely couple run the restaurant with husband in kitchen and wife front of house. Good selection of food / no kids menu but a flexible arrangement for a meal to be shared between our two children. I enjoyed the meal immensely - tasty, hot and full of flavour - nicely presented. We will be recommending to our friend in Hitchin who visits nearby Abergavenny on a regular basis. Thank you and good luck.

I have visited the Potting Shed once again with my Mom and Uncle. Sunday lunch is to die for. A wonderful selection served by the fantastic owner Shelley and cooked by her fantastic Husband "Chef" Paul. We have been here on many occasions and have never been disappointed. The food and service is of top quality. Very good value for money and a place that should be top of the list to visit. Thank you to you both and we will definitely be back soon.

They claim to be open for lunch till 14:00. Arrived 13:40 and they had closed the kitchen. No offer to accommodate us.

Can't say enough amazing things about this place. The food is the best my partner and I have ever had, Shelley is fabulous, nothing is ever too much trouble. The atmosphere is lovely (just dont ask for the corner table thats ours) We have had many wonderfull evenings here. Would 100% recommend.

Our first time here and loved it. A definite quirky one off with lots of charm and character. Lovely friendly service and great food. Will definitely be back.

Very warm welcome by Shelley . We had breakfast which was hot, freshly cooked and a joy to eat. This was our 2nd visit, previously had lunch and that was also a great meal. Would highly recommend

Beautiful building with a gorgeous interior but unfortunately that's about as good as it got. The lady who greeted us (looked down her nose more like) was very unwelcoming and barely cracked a smile. I found her to be very rude. We booked our meal for 13.15 and we got through 2 courses by 14.20 and when we asked about the sweet menu the ladies response was*I'll have to check the time"... I'm sorry but that's not how you run a hospitality business. The lady had the charm of Basil Fawlty. The food was ok at best with a very high price for what we had. It's such a shame because the building is gorgeous. In my honest opinion. 10/10 for the venue 6/10 for the food 1/10 for the service.

Me and Husband came across this wonderful, quirky restaurant by chance. We was travelling back from a night away, and saw the name on Google maps. We was not disappointed, it was clean, staff were friendly, surroundings were interesting, and the food was amazing! Next time we are passing by again, we will definitely be visiting.

My wife and me had breakfast yesterday (7th August) and it was nothing short of terrific. As far as fry ups go it was very generous and exceptional quality. I personally haven't had a better breakfast in a long time. The proprietor was lovely and chatted to us, and what they have done with the restaurant is beautiful. Sorry to sound marginally sycophantic but it really was a lovely experience, so much so that some of our party are heading off there for food today.

Well worth the detour. Delicious, piping hot breakfast and unique homely atmosphere. Recommend!

We had dinner at the Potting Shed and it was delicious!! Would highly recommend the Rabbit Pie and the duck. The portions were very generous and tasted amazing. The aesthetic of the restaurant is really lovely and the owners delivered brilliant service. A must visit if you are in the area!

Pleasantly quirky decor, excellent friendly service and good food. Rereshingly different from typical pub food, more like good home cooking. If we lived nearby we'd be regulars. An excellent find.

Outstanding from start to finish. Service, atmosphere and food. Highly recommend coming.Book up has it gets busy.You won't be disappointed.

We loved this unique little place that we found by accident! The food was amazing, service great & atmosphere quiet & relaxing.

Was back in the area and popped in for Sunday lunch. Delicious food. I had the roast beef rare and it was served rare. I always find rare beef not easy to find. Will be back. My friend had salad and smoked salmon with a lovely selection of edible flowers to garnish. The service was excellent. Great spot and has excellent food.

We went to the Potting Shed today as its my Moms 91st Bday next Wed's. We have been several times before. Shelly is the perfect host and Paul is an outstanding Chef. All of our food, which was a Sunday Roast with all the trimmings was absolutely Delicious and beautifully presented. Thank you Paul and Shelly. We will definitely be coming back soon. Highly recommend a visit as you wont be disappointed.

The restaurant is furnished with attention to detail and is wonderfully picturesque. The staff is lovely and the food is simply delicious.

As soon as you walk through the door you're welcomed with a friendly smile by the owner and taken to your table. If you like different, quirky and an atmosphere of enchantment, you'll feel the energy as soon as you cross the threshold. I had pork with an apple and walnut sauce, it was delicious and very filling. The history is particularly interesting which the owner will tell you about should you be interested. I felt the charming host brought an individual experience which you just can't find anywhere else. Loved it!

Don't expect a warm welcome unless you have a hint of money in your speech. Also feel we was overcharged. Pot of tea for one, mango juice, omelette and poach eggs with salmon, £30! The food was good. Service was horrible.

Food was top hole across the menu, great service and lovely quirky interior. Thank you

A charming place from the very entrance. An atmosphere that is difficult to find elsewhere. the best breakfast I've ever had.

A very nice cafe to eat in. My only worry is that the toilet is a low one. As a disabled person, I could do with one a bit higher please!

Excellent food prepared and served by people who care about their business.

Beautiful lunch. Lovely lady who served us. My husband had French onion soup and said it was the tastiest French onion soup he’s ever had. I had a BLT and was extremely tasty. Would love to come back soon.

Little gem with awesomely quirky decor. Perfect location.

First time i had visited this restaurant for a friend's 60th birthday celebration. Beautiful surroundings, excellent food and wine. Excellent service.

Lovely, quirky setting with a welcoming host. Really good Sunday roast! Just need to acquire the Yorkshire Pudding recipe!

What a delightful place to have lunch, delicious home cooked food, fresh and wholesome. Lots of fresh vegetables. Lovely welcoming fire on a dull day. Thank you 😊

Really rustic atmosphere, excellent service and the food is just to die for. Food locally sourced, supporting local farmers which I love. I've not had a roast this good in many many years. A truly hidden gem. Definitely coming back here when we are in the area, I can't recommend this place enough!

Amazing! Moorish! I am falling short of words for their food. The host was equally fantastic. Must try their steak & pate atleast once if you can. BW. Cheers.

We phoned ahead to book lunch and we arrived slightly late, but this was no problem for them and the welcome was good. The surroundings were interesting and the food served was excellent.

Enjoyed the lunch in a friendly and quirky atmosphere enhanced with real wood burning log fire - food and service excellent. Have NO adverse comments.

The welcome was warm, the restaurant itself is quirky and it feels as if you have been let into someone's home. The tables are well spaced out which allows for a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Most importantly the food was really good... classic dishes, generous flavours, done simply but done well. This place is utterly unpretentious - would definitely go there again.

Excellent breakfast with good quality produce which was perfectly cooked and served piping hot. It makes such a difference when the plates are properly warmed - a small but important detail. It is this attention to detail that sets The Potting Shed apart from many others. Service was faultless. Our order of two full English breakfasts with toast and hot drinks came to under £30 and was worth every penny. In these times of great difficulty for the hospitality trade we are lucky to have venues like the Potting Shed. We live 30 minutes away by car but will definitely be back.

When you walk into the Potting Shed restaurant, it feels like you have entered into the most magical place on earth. Think Alison in Wonderland or a Dickens Novel. We were truly amazed at all the quintessential victorian decor. The current owners of nine years were very welcoming. We ordered full breakfasts, pancakes bacon and mayple syrup. Tea was served in China teapots and China cups. The food was so beautifully presented hot and quality was fantastic. I would highly recommend the Potting Shed for breakfast , lunch, or dinner. You will not be disappointed.

This place is absolutely amazing. The restaurant owners are exemplary professionals, magnificent hosts and darned good chefs. The mains were fabulous and the desserts were even better! The decor is incredible - I would recommend coming just for that

We've eaten here many times and we highly recommend it. The cooking is excellent, the service is attentive and friendly and the ambience is great!

Lovely lunch...the Christmas decorations are fabulous....such a wonderful place to meet up with friends.

Lovely quirky decor (made us smile) and conveniently close to Wye Adventures. The food was well presented and tasty. Our party had quite a few vegans present and we were pleased to have a number of choices. The lady serving us was attentive and we weren't waiting long for the food to arrive. Great little place to visit.

The food here is top class. Lots of choices and locally sourced ingredients. We enjoyed it so much we came back twice more! during our 10 day vacation. Keep supporting this wonderful restaurant run by lovely people. So many places are closing due to lack of support, and this one is a gem to find.

Absolutely wonderful food served in a well decorated atmosphere. From the time we walked in till the end of the meal we felt so welcomed and comfortable. If you are ever anywhere near this gem stop in and you will not be disappointed.

Met friends for Sunday lunch, the owners were very friendly. Great to get away from loud music, nice dining area. Food was lovely very hot and plenty of everything. All four meals were delicious and served beautifully. We will return for a lovely Sunday lunch. Thanks.

Fantastic scrambled eggs, friendly staff and quirky decor, really enjoyed our breakfast visit

What a great find, visited this restaurant for lunch with friends WoW I had the best Carbonara i have ever eaten, my wife’s jacket potato was taken to another level. This place should be thriving.

Wonderful lunch great food, great service superb presentation and excellent value for money in a lovely quirky restaurant. Our friends travelled for 2 hours to get there and felt the meal was well worth the effort.

Super relaxed and informal, but great food and lovely host.

A fantastic quirky restaurant. Quick, friendly service and fab food at a reasonable price.

Arrived, welcomed, seated, watered and fed within a good amount of time. Service brilliant, food spot on and the place has a nice comfortable feel. Highly recommended! Well done to all

Love this place,sadly not visited it for a while but dropped in recently to see the lovely owners Paul & Shelley who so very kindly served up lunch.Which was excellant. It was great seeing you both again and I promise to return again soon. If your in the area be sure to visit The Potting Shed.

Quite a magical place. Lots of character. Been three times and there's always something to see that you didn't spot on the first visit. The food is great and some of it is grown on the premises. The host is lovely. Worth quickly diverting into Whitchurch on the way in or out of Wales. Listen out for the cuckoo clock :-)

Great food, quaint and cosy ambience. Treat yourself.

I went with my sons and daughter-in law because it was local and had great reviews. We didn't have a reservation as we only decided where when we set off (try to get a reservation with notice if you can). The co-owner greeted us on arrival and gave us a nice table. Service was good, pleasant and reasonably efficient. Most of us had pies, which were excellent, with vegetables, and one of us had soup, which was also good. The restaurant was a nice environment, carefully curated. We paid £80 for 2 cokes, 1 starter and 4 main courses. Good value for the quality.

Highly recommended. Will definitely be back!

Hi great place will be going again very soon

We visited the Potting Shed for Sunday lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was full of flavour, cooked perfectly, and presented beautifully, and some of the veg was homegrown. The restaurant is quirky, full of character, and we felt so welcomed by the owner who took time to chat to us about the history of the place. Highly recommend a visit.

Booked to have lunch here as thought it was a pub. Was a bit dubious when we arrived but it was such a different place decided to give it a go. Glad we did as the food was amazing.

Great place staff welcoming and friendly went for the breakfast large breakfast .pancakes were excellent highly recommend

Came here with my family for breakfast 😋 ❤️ absolutely lovely 😍. Thank you

A delicious cooked English breakfast cooked fresh to order by owner well presented and hot in quirky surroundings

Okay for a start we are fussy eaters but we were not disappointed at all. In fact I was blown away by the quality of the food. I decided to go for the lamb and I was not disappointed in anyway whatsoever! We have been to other pubs that seem to have five star reviews where I believe the food and service was diabolical, but then that’s just us but this time you cannot fault the food and the service. I could not recommend this place more, you have to try it.

Nice cosy place with good food friendly owners and a cuckoo clock!

Fun, eclectic, husband and wife serve divinely cooked (meat) mains, and tasty, flavorful not oversugared puddngs. Dinner with personality. Strong recommend.

Lovely unique and homely restaurant which emphasises quality food over pretentious food. The couple that run it are great too

Loved our evening here, made to feel very welcome. Food was outstanding, included home grown veg and cooked to an extremely high standard and perfectly presented. Decor is amazing and staff were incredible. Couldn't fault it and would highly recommend it.

Absolutely lovely meal great service and wonderful ambiance. Would definitely recommend. Was a night worth sharing with friends.

We made a last minute booking at this wonderful little restaurant and so glad they were able to accommodate us. A husband and wife team run this fabulous little place, a very quirky, cosy environment and certainly the front of house service is friendly, knowledgeable and on point. We had starters, mains and a pud and everything was wonderful, beautifully prepared and perfectly cooked bowls of vegetables too. Wine is very good too and very reasonably priced. Make a booking as tables are limited but you won't be disappointed!

Had a lovely visit to eat in the beautiful garden with the dog and the children. Couldn’t recommend this highly enough, excellent service, delicious gourmet food and an unbeatable setting.

A lovely discovery, just off the main road. A lovely restaurant, with friendly personal service from the proprietors. A limited but adequate menu, and the food was delicious. There is a lovely garden too.

Delightful cosy atmosphere with incredibly friendly service and delicious food. A generous and healthy portion of veg came alongside our mains - all cooked to perfection with local and homemade ingredients. The experience was wonderful from start to finish - we will definitely be visiting again to try out other items on the menu! Would highly recommend if you're going out for a nice occasion and want a great experience for a fair price.

My brother and I stopped here for breakfast after a camping trip to Symonds Yat ... absolutely delicious breakfast, plenty of it, and pleasant service. Will definitely visit again.

What a great find! Forget Starbucks or Costa or any old chain of restaurants. This is a great little local place with good service, great locally sourced food and a wonderful garden to sit and eat in. You'll forget you're near the busy A40 and you'll thank me for telling you about this place

The chef was very accommodating in my dietary requirements. The food was delicious. Such a shame that Shelley got a bit miffed with us when we changed what we wanted for dessert after she told us she had one item which wasn't on the menu. Maybe she shouldn't have told me. My husband had cheese and biscuits with no knife to cut the cheese or spread the butter. There were only us and another couple in the restaurant so it's not that they were busy. Such a disappointment to end what was a lovely birthday treat for my husband.😢

We visited today en-route to Wales for lunch, and I am so glad we stopped. The owners are so friendly and welcoming. We decided to sit outside as the weather was beautiful. The lady asked where we wanted to sit, and we asked if we...

An outstanding venue for us. in an eclectic setting. Shelley (front of house) left no stone unturned to satisfy my wife's tricky dietary requirements. Nothing seemed to much trouble. Both courses were outstanding and we left too happy bunnies. We've already booked two future reservations!...

Lovely, cozy feeling with a friendly lady running The Potting Shed. The food was really delicious and had a nice home cooked feel to it. Prices were reasonable and the decor was really nice & interesting to look at while you eat.

We’ve visited this restaurant again after a lovely walk at Yat Rock. It was a sunny and warm day, we sat in the garden with our dog for lunch. Inside is cosy, especially on a rainy/winters day! I ordered (again!) the sausage, mash and onion gravy main dish, whilst my partner had the steak pie, mash and seasonal veg. Delicious!! It was piping hot, the sausages were very good - tasted as if they were locally sourced (unsure if they were) the gravy was homemade and full of flavour. My favourite dish! The pie filling was plentiful and lots of vegetables on the side - which they may have been grown in the garden! The portions are brilliant - great for starving walkers! The menu is traditional British food made well! You can choose 3 courses here or just a hearty main course, which was perfectly big enough for us. We highly recommend this place, it’s great homemade food, lovely atmosphere, fantastic service and great location. Dog & Child friendly!

Loved this place, we visited a few weeks ago and came by this beautiful charasmatic resteraunt by chance as we unexpectidley had to change our holiday plans from a boat trip to a campervan trip and there was a nice park up not too dar away. We both had steak which was delicious and locally produced, a fab bottle of malbec and some lovley starters garnished with pretty flowers. It was my boyfriends birthday and im so glad the owners let us have a table as usually they dont accept walk ins (the owner cooking and wife looking affer guests, everything very fresh so understandable). I absolutly loved the cosy and very quirky decor its was so welcoming as were the hosts. Would love to visit again if ever we are in the area.

Very nice restaurant with easy access off the A40 with parking. Excellent meal (breakfast), pleasant service and reasonable prices. Quaint interior. Would definitely call in when passing in future.

What a fabulous evening; exquisitely prepared food, wonderful owner/front of house. This place deserves to be packed to the rafters. The food was absolutely divine and the owner made us feel so special - a wonderful evening to celebrate family birthdays.

What a lovely place! Excellent food, excellent service. And my children paid, what's not to like?!

The ambience is an experience to remember. Shelly is simply the perfect host. You’ll want to go back after one visit, as the food is simply a master class in the chefs execution of his culinary skills. Small, intimate, and charming. Go there, you won’t...

Love this place It's a great find, I highly recommend The Potting Shed. Decor is super, especially the clocks! Both meat and vegan breakfast served The owner was charming, we had a lovely chat.

A wonderful place, run by lovely people, with delicious food. A real gem and we would love to visit again.

We had a wonderful time here. We really enjoyed the intriguing decor and felt very at home in such a cosy environment. The food was second-to-none, with ample portions and delicious flavours. It was absolutely one of the best Sunday lunches I have ever tasted....

Came here last night and really enjoyed it. The food is great quality and the menu changes monthly. The service was amazing too and very attentive. Great place to visit if you are staying in the area

The nicest meal I've had in ages. Four of us visited the Potting Shed and we all thought the food was delicious - the seabass and trifle were particularly good. Shelly was a brilliant host. Would highly recommend!

Amazing little restaurant with a charming old world vibe. The food was outstanding with plenty of unique dishes you won't find elsewhere. Highly recommended.

A lovely place to dine and relax. Good food, and service. The atmosphere was great and you could loose the track of time whilst there.

We have been to the area a few times, but this was the first visit to the Potting Shed ...it won't be the last ! Great atmosphere...quiet, friendly, ....(not too) quirky .....and very comfortable . The Food was excellent. A great Husband and Wife team...make...

We have just eaten the second lunch in a row at this delightful restaurant. Yesterday we had savoury pancakes for Shrove Tuesday. Homemade bread and butter pudding followed. Today was homemade lasagne. And we couldn’t resist the bread and butter pudding again. Absolutely delicious, beautifully...

Absolute gem of a place with passionate, and knowledgeable service, eclectic surroundings in a beautiful location. The food was outstanding , home made, and with proper gravy and an extra jug without even being asked, Varied menu which seems to change often, and sourced locally...